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White Water Leader Kit List
Leading mates down a new section of river or guiding clients down their dream run can be an amazing experience. Carrying the right kit...
Jonny Hawkins
May 14, 20223 min read


Bothies By Boat
We are incredibly lucky to have an organisation called the Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) that looks after a quirky selection of remote...
Jonny Hawkins
Apr 6, 20222 min read


BC White Water Safety and Rescue Resources
The British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue training is designed for all paddlers operating in the white water environment. It...
Jonny Hawkins
Apr 3, 20222 min read


Best Scottish Grade 4 Rivers
Scotland is a truly world class destination for white water kayaking. Our stunning scenery, varied geology and abundant rainfall combine...
Jonny Hawkins
Mar 26, 20222 min read


Be Adventure Aware - Decision Making for WW Kayakers
Making the right decision at the right time is a crucial skill for white water kayakers. Which river should we paddle? Do we need to get...
Jonny Hawkins
Mar 15, 20222 min read


What does having an AMI accredited instructor mean?
AMI stands for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. The Association is the representative body for professionally qualified...
Amy Dunis
Mar 3, 20222 min read


Can you help us reduce our plastic usage?
Over New Year, with a few friends, we agreed to the challenge of seeing how much we can reduce our plastic usage by. As well as the...
Jonny Hawkins
Feb 1, 20221 min read


We're Caught in a Trap
How can avalanche tragedies help us become better paddlers? Heuristic traps rose to fame in avalanche research. They explain why the most...
Jonny Hawkins
Dec 22, 20213 min read


Winter Hill Walking Resources
With winter arriving in the Scottish hills, I thought I'd pop together a selection of resources to help you prepare for the season ahead....
Jonny Hawkins
Dec 3, 20213 min read
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